All Obituaries

Danville, VA. - It is with profound sorrow we announce the death of Miss. DeShanta Lorae Tucker 42, of 186 New Hope Way Danville, VA, who passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2021 in the Sovah Health Danville, VA. A list of survivors and service details will be announced when arrangements are finalized. The family may be contacted at  her parents residence 139 Sunset Drive Danville, VA.

Raleigh, NC - It is with profound sorrow that we announce the death of Mr. Dennis Wayne Graves of 1420 Carnage Drive Raleigh, NC who passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021 at his residence. He was born April 02, 1956 in Caswell County, NC and was the son of  the late James Rufus Graves and Mabel Josephine Bigelow Graves Trapp.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his aunt, Janice Richmond; two grandmothers, Lula McCain and Virgie Plummer. Mr. Dennis...

Yanceyville, NC - It is with profound sorrow we announce the death of Mrs. Thelma Lea Johnson formerly of 312 Dillard School Dr., Yanceyville, NC who passed away Monday, April 5, 2021 in the Brian Center Nursing Facility, Yanceyville, NC. She was born July 17, 1925 in Caswell County, NC and was the daughter of the late Bailey Lea, Sr. and Sarah Bell Lea.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Johnson, Sr. ; two sons, Charles Johnson, Jr.,...

Milton, NC - It is with profound sorrow we announce the death of Mr. George Elmore Jr. of 2451 Hwy 57 N. Milton, NC, who passed away Thursday, April 1, 2021 in the Alamance Regional Medical Center, Burlington, NC. Mr. George Elmore Jr. was born in Caswell County, NC on August 27, 1948 to the late George Elmore and Thelma Bigelow Elmore. He was married to Edith Stewart Elmore, who survives. In addition to his parents, Mr. George Elmore Jr. is preceded in death by five sisters, Marilyn...

Yanceyville, NC - It is with profound sorrow we announce the death of Mrs. Waynetta McGhee Smith 45, of Hwy 158 W. Yanceyville, NC, who passed away Monday, March 29, 2021 in the Sovah Health in Danville, VA. She was born October 4, 1975 in Roxboro, NC and was the daughter of the late Wayne McGhee and Lucy Blackwell, who survives.  She married Derrick Smith, who survives. Mrs. Waynetta McGhee Smith was a member of New Thing Christian Center where she held her office of church...

Blanch, NC - Mr. Antonia Paul Watlington “Sweet Potato,” affectionately known to his wife transitioned into eternal rest on Thursday, March 25, 2021 in Ruffin, NC, was born in Danville, VA to the late Jane Viola Barnett Watlington and the late Thomas Watlington. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Thomas Gregory Watlington. Mr. Antonia Paul Watlington accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior, where he attended Mineral Springs Baptist Church, Pelham,...

Yanceyville, NC - It is with profound sorrow that we announce the death of Mr. John Willie Long Jr. of Moorefield Road, Yanceyville, North Carolina, who departed this life on Sunday, March 21, 2021 in the Sovah Health Danville, Virginia.           He was a quiet and polite son of the late John Willie Long, Sr. and Sarah McClain Long Turner, born February 23,1958 in Caswell County, North Carolina. John was a “Class of 1977” graduate from Bartlett...

Danville, VA – Mr. Eric Bullock, was born in Washington, DC on October 22, 1957 to the late Gloria Swanson Johnson and Willie Bullock. He departed this earthly life on March 18, 2021 at the Sovah Health, 142 South Main Street, Danville, VA. Eric accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior, where he attended Shiloh Baptist Church, Danville, VA and did Guest Services at Hardees, Inc. Mr. Eric Bullock leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Brenda Bullock of Danville, VA; step-mother,...

Yanceyville, NC - It is with profound sorrow that we announce the death of Mrs. Sara McClain Turner who departed this life for her heavenly home on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at her residence in Yanceyville, North Carolina. Mrs. Sarah McClain Turner was the daughter of the late John McClain and Sarah McCadden McClain, who was born October 12, 1942 in Vance County, North Carolina.   Sarah graduated from Caswell County High School in Yanceyville, North Carolina. Sarah was a faithful...

Yanceyville, NC - .: William “Roger” Williamson, 80, of Yanceyville, North Carolina departed this life on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at his home. Roger, as he was known by many was born in Caswell County on November 15, 1940 to the late Annie Mabel Williamson Miles and the late James Albert Williamson. His wife of 56 years, Beatrice Almeda Blackwell Williamson preceded him in death. Roger received his education from the Caswell County public school system. After graduating...